Groundsperson - Cobham, Surrey Job Type: Full Time - Year Round Reed’s School is a fantastic place to work. Teachers and pupils alike flourish in its friendly, supportive, forward-thinking community. It is one of the leading Independent Day and Boarding Schools in the country and is proud to be providing an education for around 800 pupils, including a significant number who are funded by our charitable foundation. The school is all-boys from 11-16 and has a co-educational Sixth Form. From September 2027 they will move to becoming fully co-educational by accepting girls in Year 7. We are looking to appoint a Groundsperson to join our team who are responsible for ensuring that all grounds are maintained to an excellent standard. In particular, the school sports pitches (grass and artificial) will be maintained according to playing seasons, for the use of the School and external Sports Clubs. The role-holder will predominantly work from the Reed’s School site in Cobham but will be required to work from the Ripley Court site as required. The role-holder will work for 40 hours per week with the ability to work flexible shift patterns (e.g. weekends on a rota). The salary band for this role is between £30,000 and £35,000. The closing date for this vacancy will be midday on Wednesday 21st October 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a completed application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate present themselves. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants, and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15
Groundsperson - Cobham, Surrey employer: Reeds School
Reeds School is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment, encouraging teachers to inspire and engage students in their love for languages. With a strong commitment to professional development, staff have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while being part of a vibrant community dedicated to the welfare of children. Located in the picturesque UK, Reeds School offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in education while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
